Its Time

After driving for sometime Rayleigh said

Rayleigh: This Kingdom is strange. There are six strong people on the island as a whole. This escort is one. One is not as strong as them but is fairly so. Although not as strong as those who can pose a threat it's still surprising for a Kingdom. There's also the army man and the various kids. I feel the drive to become strong from them.

Scopper: This is all to odd from the get go. Be it their swords, shields, bows, arrows or those three kids they are not normal. Even this Kingdom itself is odd. Usually you would see kids playing at a time like this. But I haven't seen a single one so far.

Rayleigh: Yea and their seem to be people training constantly around the Island. Even the kids are mostly concentrated in a few places. What do you think Roger?

Roger: I wonder what sort of food we're gonna eat later on.

Both Rayleigh and Scopper felt their jaws twitch hearing his answer. The two simply ignored them and made plans for the worst case scenario. Roger laughed as he didn't bother to think to much. He felt the feelings of these people around the Island and it reminded him of the people of Dressrosa. Happy people.

After arriving at the castle a few maids led the way to a pair of huge double doors. Next to them Grey said.

Grey: His Majesty is a rather clean freak when it comes to hygiene. So

The doors opened revealing a thick mist. As the mist subsided what came into view was a few small baths and a huge bath. Around these baths several woman with thin clothing could be seen holding towels. Seeing this these tough men including Roger turned red in the face.

Grey looked at them in thought before he looked at them weirdly as he said

Grey: Could it be you all are Virgins?

All at the same time: AS IF!

They each swaggered in after that seemingly confident. Grey merely gave them a faint look as he walked away and said.

Grey: His Majesty was right they are kittens. Virgin Kittens.

Roger and crew stumbled hearing the faint words of Grey. Swearing that vengeance must be there's. An hour later each of them was out with a refreshed and vibrant look. They wore elvish clothing something that has become common in Atlantis due to Ryu.

Rayleigh: This clothing is rather comfortable. No wonder so many of them wear it. Its flexible and doesn't get in the way.

Roger: Hahahaha I've never felt so refreshed before.

Scopper: My hair has never been so straight before. And that massage was simply fantastic. My bones feel like jelly.

Grey: Good now follow me his Majesty is waiting.

Roger: Ohh the King eh I really want to meet this king.

After a few more minutes they all came to another set of large doors. Two gaurds opened then and what came into view was a large circle table with various foods. Chefs and maids stood aside and waited with smiles. As they marveled at the food the door to the right of them opened.

Out came a handsome youth with pointy ears. Top of his red hair is tied into braid pulling hair from either side.The rest hangs down freely as two strands lay on his chest. He wore dark grey embroidered elven clothes with a smile.

Behind him Sara and the rest also walked in with their elven clothes. Ryu Looked at Roger and others in elven clothes and wanted to laugh but still said

Ryu: Its come to my attention that we seem to have had a group of old Virgins in the castle.

TICK

Each member of the Roger pirates felt a tick mark on their heads come up.

Ryu: Gold Roger, Dark King Silvers Raleigh, Scopper Gaban it's a pleasure to meet people who have your strength. I Legolas Ryu welcome you to The Kingdom of Atlantis.

Roger: Humph to think the King of this country would be so young. And still has the nerve to call others Virgins. Quite shameless right guys.

Rayleigh: Exactly. Not only that he's quite feminine without any sense of manliness about him.

Gaban: Hehehehe he's probably to small to handle a real woman.

Ryu: Hehehehehehe I say guys it's quite shameless seeing a bunch of man over the age of 30 talking about virginity to a 13 year old right.

Grey: Indeed this sort of shameful behavior can only be done by the type of man who like to sleep together.

Loki: It seems to me that the two on the side are obviously this guys favorite bed partners. Ah my young mind has been tainted by them.

Laxus: To think such strong man would have such a shameful side.

Roger and the rest choked as they looked at Ryu and the rest. Roger pointed at Ryu and said

Roger: You're 13.

Ryu: I say you may be strong but don't think about trying to have me board your odd ship. I'm a straight man don't let my handsomeness fool you.

Roger nearly fainted as he waved his hands

Roger: Alright alright you win this one.

Ryu: Hehehehe to answer your question I am indeed 13 this year. This is Sara my future wife. You know Grey, this is Sven, Laxus, Loki and Alex Atlantis current five sages.

Roger: Sages? Like old man with beards.

Rayleigh: I think he means more like his advisors.

Roger: Advisors?

Gaban: But to think you all would be so young and yet so strong. I don't think anyone your age could best you. Even some people older may not be able to handle you all.

Rayleigh: Mmm you all have already learnt Observation Haki and Armament isn't that far from full bloom. It's amazing.

Ryu: Thanks for the compliment I plan to build a kingdom based on strength after all. So I must be strong to keep it. Come let's eat and talk I'm rather interested in the journey of pirates.

Everyone sat down and began to eat talk and drink. Of course Ryu, Sara, and the five sages didn't age restraints set by Ryu. Sara and Laxus of course could but still didn't. After a night of partying everyone went off to sleep. Except for Ryu and Rayleigh as Ryu went towards the balcony overlooking the Kingdom. It was silent, dark and quiet.

Ryu: Old man if you continue to stare at me I'll really think you're a pervert.

Rayleigh: Humph no ones staring at you.

Ryu: Yea and the sky is yellow. So what are you doing up.

Rayleigh: I'm interested in why such a country like yours exist. Its different from any other we've visited.

Ryu: I guess it started with my father. He stopped delivering the Heavenly tribute to stop the continued rise in poverty. By the time he was poisoned by my uncle he had already set things on track. I merely expanded on his work.

Rayleigh: Is that why you make children work out.

Ryu: That's a school. Where they learn. They can be taught different careers based on what they choose. As for working out it's called a gym. And no one complains about it as I don't force them to take it. it's free for them to take or not.

Rayleigh: Why would they make that decision. What happened to this place for even children like yourselves to want such strength

Ryu: Because at the age five I was the only defense that this country had. Even pirates at 5 million would cause trouble here. At first they seemed to not care for my decisions. Until an ugly truth slapped them in the face. They understood just as I understood that you need strength to protect your self. Without the Heavenly tribute the marines or world Government wont care for our safety. Which means we must protect ourselves. You're one of the few people who has set foot on this island since I became King.

Rayleigh: why allow us to ashore though? We are pirates and could've caused havoc for you.

Ryu: You have power and that's something I respect. Besides 3 people with a billion beli or more bounty isn't something we can handle. Even if we tried to sink you from a distance I doubt any weapon would scratch your ship. Besides I've never trusted all the information the world Government spews out. I'd rather see things for myself.

Rayleigh: And if we did what normal pirates do.

An invisible pressure came out of Ryu as he said.

Ryu: Then I would've tried my best to take as many of you with me as possible.

Rayleighs Conquerors Haki also came out as he smiled slightly.

Roger: Wahahahaha what a kid. You also have Conquerors Haki. Wait that's not right. How can you control it so well and still be so young.

Ryu: That's a national secret. Come back in three or four years and I'll let you see for yourself.

Roger: Hahahaha you've got a deal.

The three looked out at the Kingdom or at the sea before going to sleep. They stayed for a week before their logpose set. Ryu showed them around the Kingdom aswell as the future royalty and entertainment district. After seeing the water and salt separation system Toger asked if he could get one.

Ryu didn't mind so he had the construction team set it up. Once the week was up Ryu had another banquet to see them off. Roger promised to return In three years to see the interesting way he gained his strength. After they left fully Ryu said to Sara and the others

Ryu: Alright let's go back to training.

With that a year passed as Ryu and company all worked extremely hard. Ryu became level 73 with constant hard work.

. He had both Observation Haki and Armament Haki pact down. His fruit use was also remarkable making him even more stronger.

Laxus was actually above him in terms of physical strength. He was Level 75, Alex and Loki are both 72 while Grey and Sven are both 71. Sara is level 70 and Oscar is level 50. Coming out of the tower and seeing everyone standing there he said

Ryu: Its time.